Small Business: Gotamago
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There is no shortage of creatives in Toronto and whenever I work with an amazing artist, I’m left inspired. Lichia of Gotamago is an incredible illustrator and watercolour artist. She sketches, paints and illustrates the world so beautifully.
Ive had the immense honour of photographing her work for her website and a publication called Print / Maker (Volume P), the latest volume in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration.
Stop by her online shop (I recommend her Dim Sum Calendar) and be sure to check out her booth at the One of a Kind Show from November 22 to December 2!
Commercial: Creative Bag
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It’s always exciting to work with people who are passionate about their craft. I had the opportunity to photograph Creative Bag’s Holiday 2018 Creative Living Magazine and I’m so happy to see the final product. This shoot was a team effort by a group of talented artists, from bakers to letterers, styled by Lorrie Everitt.
The team:
Products: Creative Bag
Macarons: Macaronz
Cookies: Madbatter Bakers
Cookies: Teeny Tiny Bakery
Cookies: Emma’s Sweets
Lettering: Autumn Grey Designs
Florals: Flower Treasures
Cards: Alicia’s Infinity
Vancouver
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Travel: Vancouver, British Columbia
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Vancouver is a special place for us. John spent a year there when he worked for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and I attended some of the events so it was fun for us to go back and visit the city together.
Stanley Park
Olympic Village Square
Flock in flight
Sunset in Capitol Hill, Burnaby
San Francisco
CALIFORNIA
Travel: San Francisco, California
[Updated January 2019]
San Francisco is known for its many tech companies, landmarks and its mix of the old and new. There is a lot to see, eat and do, but a lot can be done in less than a week!
Karl the Fog greeted us as we drove into San Francisco
Chinatown
Financial District
Cable Car
I loved riding the San Francisco Cable Cars. Two of the lines, Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde, run north/south which is a fun way to see the city. I prefer the southbound route because it goes downhill, giving you a great view.
There are a few ways to get your ticket:
1. Cash: If you need to buy your ticket when you board, make sure to bring cash ($7 USD at the time of writing).
2. MuniMobile
3. ClipperCard
4. CityPass
Tip: Make sure to get to the terminal stop early so you can choose your seat. You can sit outward-facing or stand. Don’t forget to hold on tight.
If you don’t have time to ride the cable car, you can still see them at their turnaround at the end of the line on turntables that are manually operated. The one at Powell St. and Market St. is a popular spot.
The Cable Car Museum is a small and free museum that explains the history and shows how the cable system works.
Kin Khao Thai Eatery
Kin Khao Thai Eatery
55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Mount Davidson
San Francisco Bay Ferry
On a nice day, take the San Francisco Bay Ferry to Sausalito.
Coit Tower
Cliff House
Sausalito
Sutro Baths
The Sutro Baths was a large saltwater swimming pool that was open to the public. Unfortunately, it burnt down in the 1960s but the ruins are still worth visiting. It was cloudy and gray when I went but the site looks very different when the sun is out.
